Chapter 33: Sergio's Schemes

After Beatrice said that, my stomach knotted with frustration. Sure, I was attracted to her, but only the way any normal man would be around a beautiful woman. More than anything, I wanted her to stop judging me through a biased lens, and, above all, I wanted to help Beatrice and Leslie, mother and daughter, openly and aboveboard. "Beatrice, in your eyes, am I really that worthless?" This time, I finally met her gaze and asked. "..." Beatrice fell silent. She opened her mouth but couldn't get...